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The 1.3-km-long rail bridge- taller than Eiffel Tower and higher than Qutub Minar-- will be able to withstand earthquakes and wind speeds up to 260 km/hr. Made up of 63mm thick special blast-proof steel to resist terrorist blasts, the bridge will be painted with a special corrosion-resistant paint that lasts 15 years and expected to have a lifespan of 120 years.

The shape and size of the breast play an important role in how the society views women. This might be the reason why most women in their 40’s or 50’s opt for cosmetic or plastic surgery to reconstruct, enhance, trim or drastically reduce the size of their breasts.

Sleep wrinkles are influenced by the amount of time spent in various positions. We change positions throughout the night unconsciously. As we age, the number of shifts decrease from 27 to 16 per night with an average of about 20 position shifts.

Greece, Maldives, Thailand, Hawaii, Italy or South Africa-- selecting the ideal honeymoon destination -- is one of the most crucial decision that a newlywed couple has to take. From beautiful sun-kissed beaches to ski trips in snowcapped mountains, fairy-tale theme parks, jungle safaris and far-flung exotic locations -- several options have to be considered while selecting the most romantic, luxurious, hot and sexy destination in the world.

According to a new study, there is a strong link between sleep and diet among school-aged children. Good sleep – enough of it – is important for children and adolescents.

A new study on woodlands in agricultural landscapes near Protected Areas in Meghalaya highlights the importance of woodlands surrounding forested Protected Areas to maintain the ecological functioning of bird communities.

On 6th and 9th August 1945 American B-29 bombers dropped the first and only two atomic bombs over Hiroshima and Nagasaki – killing around 214,000 people- mostly civilians. Since then every year on August 6, the City of Hiroshima observes a Ceremony in memory of the victims of atomic bombings and pray for everlasting world peace. The program starts with bells ringing in the temples and sirens wailing throughout the city at 8:15 A.M. on August 6-- the exact moment when the atomic bomb was dropped.

The data collected by various scientific studies shows that the problem not only exists, but is growing in severity with each passing year.

Nepal hasn't seen any political stability or economic progress for almost a decade. Tourism, the main revenue earner has also failed to take-off. No jobs have been created, nor has there been any industrialisation or infrastructure development. The rush at the Tribhuvan Airport, Kathmandu or recruitment rallies of the Indian and British army makes it clear how the youth are being forced to go out of the country for employment in menial jobs.

Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing and the University of Colorado Boulder have found fossil evidence that suggests that a giant, flightless bird known as Gastornis wandered in the Arctic winter some 53 million years ago. The evidence is a single fossil toe bone of the 6-foot tall, several-hundred-pound bird from Ellesmere Island above the Arctic Circle.

Applying onion juice on the scalp and consuming onions is helpful in controlling hair loss and other problems related to hair such as dandruff, fungal infections and yeast infections. Onion juice has proved to be effective in preventing premature graying of hair.

India has one of the longest military histories, dating back several millennia. The first reference of armies is found in the Vedas as well as the epics Ramayana and Mahabaratha.